off to a bad start

off to a bad start

Starting (something) in a poor, unfavorable, or disadvantageous fashion. You're off to a bad start so far, Jim. You'll need to start improving in a hurry if you want to keep your job here. With a 10-point deficit in the first two minutes of play, things are off to a bad start for the home team.
See also: bad, off, start
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • Anytime you are ready
  • anytime you're ready
  • spread (one's) wings
  • spread your wings
  • a head start
  • head start
  • start off on the right foot
  • start off on the right foot, to
  • start off
  • clean slate